October 12, 2010

Exclusive! Osborn for ALTER

We are very excited to introduce an exclusive collaboration, OSBORN for ALTER shoes. Working together with the designers of Osborn footwear we have created some amazing shoes using vintage fabric from the Alter archives. These shoes are all handmade in Guatemala by artisans and each pair is signed by its maker. The below styles were made for women but guys we will have some for you very soon.
We hope you enjoy these shoes as much as we do.



Osborn for ALTER Houndstooth Boot $165.00 NOW $99.00
Made up from vintage cashmere/ wool black and grey houndstooth fabric mixed with black felted wool. The interior lining is made up of denim.
Osborn shoes look great as you wear them and they break in.
sizes available, women's 10-12





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A new sole from Osborn made from rubber tires




Osborn for ALTER oxfords in Turquoise $149.00 NOW $85.00
This oxford design is a classic Osborn shape and it is enhanced with this punch of turquoise.
This fabric comes from vintage jeans and the original denim side seam is used to make up the toe cap The interior lining is also made from cotton denim.
available in women's sizes 7-10



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Here you can see the craftsmanship of the artisans within the leather work. Also you will find the signature of the maker on the bottoms as well. We love the contrast between the bold turquoise and the warm color of the leather.






Osborn for ALTER Houndstooth Oxford in black/grey $149.00  NOW $85.00
Similar to the Houndstooth boot's color combo but designed in the oxford shape.
Vintage cashmere/ wool houndstooth and Black felted wool, cotton denim lining and leather sole.
available in women sizes 9-11





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Osborn for ALTER African print Oxford in gold and black $149.00  NOW $75.00
This vintage African fabric with its amazing print came out gorgeous as a pair of shoes!
African printed linen/canvas fabric with denim cotton lining.
Available in women's sizes 9-11




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